Membership
The
Royal Canadian Legion was
formed in 1926 with a
membership of 50,000. The
Legion's commitment to the
Remembrance of those who
gave their lives for peace
and freedom is as valid
today as it was then.
Today the Legion is one of
the largest community
service organizations in
Canada with more than
370,000 members and
approximately 1,500 branches
in Canada, the USA and
Europe.

As well as service to
veterans and the community,
the Legion has a strong and
continuing commitment in
promoting Canada's
contribution to world peace,
the protection of Canadian
sovereignty and the
preservation of national
unity.
As the years take their toll
on Canada's veteran
population, the Legion needs
the infusion of new blood in
order to maintain the many
services provided by The
Royal Canadian Legion to
communities across Canada.
Membership was originally
restricted to those who had
served in Canada's Armed
Forces and Merchant Navy.
The Royal Canadian Legion is
proud of its military
heritage and still maintains
close ties with the Armed
Forces today; however, over
the years, categories of
membership have evolved to
include other members of the
community.
Anyone retiring from the
military and wishing to join
the Legion get their first
year's membership free.
Find out how you can join!
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